Thanks to his victory against the Italian Francesco Passaro (6−2, 6–4, 3–6, 6–4), on 64e world player, Benjamin Bonzi, reaches the third round of the Australian Open for the second time in his career after 2023.
In comments reported by The Team after his victory, the Frenchman spoke about the support of the French fans present in Melbourne, and who notably shouted “Forza Bonzi” several times.
“Yes, well, there are two or three ‘borderline’ things but that’s the game. I don’t think it’s beyond the limit. But they are in good shape (smile). There is a guy from Marseille who is in the same club where we train. If I play on a big court, with pleasure to give them places if I have any. They are doing the job, they are on task. »
For a place in the round of 16, Bonzi will face Jiri Lehecka (29e).
Published on Wednesday January 15, 2025 at 11:57